Contracts
A Texas seller's agent receives an offer well below the listing price while the seller is traveling. The agent should:
AReject the offer without presenting it since it is too low
BContact the seller immediately and present the offer per their duty to promptly present all written offers✓ Correct
CCounter the offer on the seller's behalf to save time
DHold the offer for 48 hours to give the buyer time to increase their offer
Explanation
TREC rules require immediate presentation of all written offers to the seller, regardless of price. The agent must contact the seller through whatever means available and present the offer promptly. The seller — not the agent — makes all acceptance/rejection decisions.
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